New York Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton said there’s no update on the team’s contract talks with Henrik Lundqvist and Derek Stepan, according to Andrew Gross. Lundqvist is entering the final season of his deal, while Stepan is currently a restricted free agent. Gorton wouldn’t rule out continuing talks with Lundqvist and his reps during [...]

The New York Rangers have avoided arbitration with forward Mats Zuccarello, agreeing to a new contract Tuesday. TSN’s Darren Dreger is reporting it is a one-year, $1.15 million deal. Zuccarello, 25, returned to the Rangers late in the 2012-13 season after starting with Magnitogorsk Metallurg of the Kontinental Hockey League and had three goals and [...]

The New York City Council notified Madison Square Garden on Wednesday that it has 10 years to leave its current location and find a new home, reported by The New York Times. MSG is owned by James Dolan, who also owns the building’s main tenants in the NBA’s Knicks and the NHL’s Rangers. Dolan and [...]

Ryan McDonagh has officially agreed to terms with the New York Rangers. The details of the contract haven’t been released, but an earlier report indicated that he’ll earn $28.2 million over six years. With McDonagh signed, the Rangers have locked up a key piece of their defensive core. However, New York will still need to [...]

Pascal Dupuis, who could have become an unrestricted free agent Friday, signed a four-year contract worth $15 million on Tuesday night to remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 34-year-old right wing finished third on the team in scoring in 2012-13, recording 38 points (20 goals, 18 assists) in 48 games, and he led the NHL [...]

The New York Rangers will not be welcoming forward Ryane Clowe back, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. LeBrun tweeted that the Rangers were attempting to trade his rights at Sunday’s NHL Draft. After providing Sunday’s biggest headline by acquiring Cory Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello set to business on the rest of [...]

Patrik Elias is reportedly very close to re-signing with the New Jersey Devils. Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record heard late last night that a deal was done, but new reports surfaced Monday morning that there were still some details that have to be worked out. Ryane Clowe‘s rights are reportedly being shopped around the league [...]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended coach Todd Richards contract through 2014-15. ”We believe Todd is one of the top young coaches in our game and he has had a steadying influence on our team since taking over as head coach in January 2012,” said Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen. “The hard work put in by [...]

After a hiatus NHLTradeReport is back in action. Just in time for the off season news and rumors. Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup. We look forward to brining up the latests and greatest NHL news and trade rumors. Here is what is happening around the league: New York Rangers GM [...]

Recently-dismissed New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella is on the radar as the Dallas Stars conduct their search for a new head coach, a source told ESPNNewYork.com. The Stars have yet to seek permission from the Rangers to speak with Tortorella, however. Tortorella was fired less than two weeks ago after the Rangers disappointing second-round exit from the playoffs. The New [...]